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HB 4080

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Relating to portable solar photovoltaic energy devices; prescribing an effective date.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 7, 2026
In committee upon adjournment.
Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah McDonald· primary

Summary

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Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

Co-sponsors (19)

Courtney Neron Misslin · primary
Tom Andersen · primary
Mark Gamba · primary
Lew Frederick · primary
Willy Chotzen · cosponsor
Paul Evans · cosponsor
Lisa Fragala · cosponsor
Ken Helm · cosponsor
Cyrus Javadi · cosponsor
Pam Marsh · cosponsor
Lesly Muñoz · cosponsor
Rob Nosse · cosponsor
Hai Pham · cosponsor
Lamar Wise · cosponsor
Sara Gelser Blouin · cosponsor
Jeff Golden · cosponsor
Khanh Pham · cosponsor
Lisa Reynolds · cosponsor
David Gomberg · cosponsor

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